Lyrical Breakdown of Addiction - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Addiction" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Kanye West weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Addiction" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Kanye West employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Kanye West's narrative.

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You make me smile with my heart, oh Why everything that's 'posed to be bad make me feel so good? Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would Man, I tried to stop, man, I tried the best I could But you make me smile What's your addiction? Is it money? Is it girls? Is it weed? I've been afflicted by not one, not two, but all three She's got the same thing, about me, but more, about us She's coming over, so I guess, that means, I'm her drugs (you make me smile) Just let me peek now, I mean, damn, I'm so curious She's got a lover, so the lies, and the lust, is a rush Time's of the essence, I need you to be spontaneous Roll up the doja, Henny and Co-Co-Coca-Cola (you make me smile with my heart, oh) Then I'm co-coming over 'cause it's ne-never over Why everything that's 'posed to be bad make me feel so good? Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would Man, I tried to stop, man, I tried the best I could But you make me smile I see the emotion in your eyes, that you try not to show We get the closest when you high, or you drunk, or you blown So I pour the potion, so we could both get high, as we could go Then I'll get the lotion, and do somethin' to me, when your thighs is exposed (you make me smile) There's no turning back now, I mean I don't mean to impose Not now but right now, I need you to undress, and then pose I'm into that now, catch a vibe, when the doors, get closed Roll up the doja, Henny and Co-Co-Coca Cola (you make me smile with my heart) And I keep co-coming over 'cause it's ne-never over Why everything that's 'posed to be bad make me feel so good? Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would Man, I tried to stop, man, I tried the best I could But you make me smile Why everything that's 'posed to be bad make me feel so good? Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would Man, I tried to stop, man, I tried the best I could But you make me smile I just wanted to ask you Just wanted to um, let me, how would I put this, uh Let's say, all your friends, remember the one You said, if you ever, she would be the one Okay, okay, okay (you make me smile with my heart) Well, I was thinking, hypothetically I mean, don't take this seriously Don't take me, I mean, just, uh, not credibly I'm feeling incredibly, I mean, let's let it be I just let it be I mean you, her and me (you make me smile with my heart) I mean you, her and me Maybe, baby, baby, baby, baby You know I was just kidding Unless you gon' do it (you make me smile)